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Not certain, but Vancouver SKC was the single most lopsided pre-match prediction on ASA’s single match projection model, at 91% Whitecaps win probability.

Honestly too low.

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I’m thrilled with how this one turned out, especially the interactive throw map. Thanks to @johnspacemuller.com, @eliotmckinley.com, @kierdoyle.bsky.social for pushing my ideas and sharpening the piece along the way.

2 days ago 9 2 0 0
MLS Throw-in Origin-Destination Map

benbellman.github.io/throwin-viz/...

If you want to play with the throw ins

2 days ago 3 0 0 0
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Throw-in It Back — American Soccer Analysis Towards a manual for the most common restart By Ben Bellman Whether you love long attacking throw-ins or hate them, there is no denying that they’ve become both a key feature and flashpoint in m...

New research! @beninquiring.bsky.social replicated @eliotmckinley.com's work on throw ins, and added g+ in to see how teams can be smarter on the trendiest part of the game in 2026. With an interactive throw in visualizer!

www.americansocceranalysis.com/home/2026/4/...

2 days ago 22 9 1 2
Nelson Pierre's Shot Map for Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 in the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro season.

Nelson Pierre's Shot Map for Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 in the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro season.

From my perspective, the move of Kalil ElMedkhar into a No. 9 position hasn't worked properly. He's well down on his underlying numbers as a left winger.

I'd really like to see Nelson Pierre given a chance instead. Here's his shot chart from WFC2 last season via @americansocceranalysis.com. #USL-C

6 days ago 2 1 0 0
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Indy Eleven has been one of the most physically imposing teams in the USL Championship this season. This chart from @americansocceranalysis.com showcases Indy's start to 2026.

Full segment from this week’s This League! below.

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1 week ago 4 3 1 0

MLS attacks are still dominated by designated players, but 3 of the top 10 by xG p96 are from the SuperDraft.

Ignore it at your peril.

1 week ago 30 3 2 5
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MLSNP goals added table

MLSNP goals added table

MLSNP xG table

MLSNP xG table

MLSNP Goals Added (g+) and xG Leaders ⬇️
(as of: 2026-04-06)

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USLC goals added table

USLC goals added table

USLC xG table

USLC xG table

USLC Goals Added (g+) and xG Leaders ⬇️
(as of: 2026-04-06)

🤖⚽️ | #uslc

1 week ago 3 1 0 0
USLS goals added table

USLS goals added table

USLS xG table

USLS xG table

USLS Goals Added (g+) and xG Leaders ⬇️
(as of: 2026-04-06)

🤖⚽️ | #usls

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NWSL goals added table

NWSL goals added table

NWSL xG table

NWSL xG table

NWSL Goals Added (g+) and xG Leaders ⬇️
(as of: 2026-04-06)

🤖⚽️ | #nwsl

1 week ago 4 0 0 6
MLS goals added table

MLS goals added table

MLS xG table

MLS xG table

MLS Goals Added (g+) and xG Leaders ⬇️
(as of: 2026-04-06)

🤖⚽️ | #mls

1 week ago 6 1 1 1

FINAL: Toronto FC (3), Colorado Rapids (2)

No scorigami. This score has happened 343 times in MLS history, most recently on March 13, 2026 (Houston Dynamo vs. Portland Timbers).

3.8% of MLS games end 3-2, the 11th most common scoreline.

#MLS #Scorigami

1 week ago 62 6 1 6
MLSNP goals added table

MLSNP goals added table

MLSNP xG table

MLSNP xG table

MLSNP Goals Added (g+) and xG Leaders ⬇️
(as of: 2026-03-30)

🤖⚽️ | #mlsnp

2 weeks ago 4 0 0 1
USLC goals added table

USLC goals added table

USLC xG table

USLC xG table

USLC Goals Added (g+) and xG Leaders ⬇️
(as of: 2026-03-30)

🤖⚽️ | #uslc

2 weeks ago 1 0 0 0
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USL1 goals added table

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USL1 xG table

USL1 xG table

USL1 Goals Added (g+) and xG Leaders ⬇️
(as of: 2026-03-30)

🤖⚽️ | #usl1

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USLS goals added table

USLS goals added table

USLS xG table

USLS xG table

USLS Goals Added (g+) and xG Leaders ⬇️
(as of: 2026-03-30)

🤖⚽️ | #usls

2 weeks ago 2 0 0 1
NWSL goals added table

NWSL goals added table

NWSL xG table

NWSL xG table

NWSL Goals Added (g+) and xG Leaders ⬇️
(as of: 2026-03-30)

🤖⚽️ | #nwsl

2 weeks ago 7 1 0 2
Screenshot of xG tableau dashboard

Screenshot of xG tableau dashboard

The NWSL xG dashboard is back for 2026!

For those who weren't here last season, the dashboard uses
@jamonm.bsky.social & @carloncarpenter.bsky.social's WGCF principles to break down NWSL shots.

Built using @americansocceranalysis.com data.

public.tableau.com/app/profile/...

3 weeks ago 26 5 1 1
MLSNP goals added table

MLSNP goals added table

MLSNP xG table

MLSNP xG table

MLSNP Goals Added (g+) and xG Leaders ⬇️
(as of: 2026-03-23)

🤖⚽️ | #mlsnp

3 weeks ago 7 0 0 1
USLC goals added table

USLC goals added table

USLC xG table

USLC xG table

USLC Goals Added (g+) and xG Leaders ⬇️
(as of: 2026-03-23)

🤖⚽️ | #uslc

3 weeks ago 3 0 0 0
USL1 goals added table

USL1 goals added table

USL1 xG table

USL1 xG table

USL1 Goals Added (g+) and xG Leaders ⬇️
(as of: 2026-03-23)

🤖⚽️ | #usl1

3 weeks ago 2 0 0 1
USLS goals added table

USLS goals added table

USLS xG table

USLS xG table

USLS Goals Added (g+) and xG Leaders ⬇️
(as of: 2026-03-23)

🤖⚽️ | #usls

3 weeks ago 2 2 0 0
NWSL goals added table

NWSL goals added table

NWSL xG table

NWSL xG table

NWSL Goals Added (g+) and xG Leaders ⬇️
(as of: 2026-03-23)

🤖⚽️ | #nwsl

3 weeks ago 6 0 0 1
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MLS goals added table

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MLS xG table

MLS xG table

MLS Goals Added (g+) and xG Leaders ⬇️
(as of: 2026-03-23)

🤖⚽️ | #mls

3 weeks ago 11 1 2 3
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ASA's database goes back to 2013. It has last night's ATL-DC xG total as the seventh lowest in 13 years.

3 weeks ago 21 2 2 1

We’re doing to do a small sample size theatre. Hit us with your takes.

1 month ago 2 0 0 0
USLS goals added table

USLS goals added table

USLS xG table

USLS xG table

USLS Goals Added (g+) and xG Leaders ⬇️
(as of: 2026-03-16)

🤖⚽️ | #usls

1 month ago 2 0 0 0
MLS goals added table

MLS goals added table

MLS xG table

MLS xG table

MLS Goals Added (g+) and xG Leaders ⬇️
(as of: 2026-03-16)

🤖⚽️ | #mls

1 month ago 2 0 0 2

Blame the editor on that one.

1 month ago 0 0 0 0